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SOCIAL INDEX
65.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
191st/ 347
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Colombian Geographic Distribution
Colombian Income
In terms of income, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,536), and median household income ($78,266), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($48,956), median female earnings ($35,848), and median earnings ($42,156).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 49.0 /100 | #178 | Average $39,568 |
| Median Family Income | 45.2 /100 | #203 | Average $91,488 |
| Median Household Income | 49.1 /100 | #180 | Average $78,266 |
| Median Earnings | 43.9 /100 | #189 | Average $42,156 |
| Median Male Earnings | 42.8 /100 | #195 | Average $48,956 |
| Median Female Earnings | 43.8 /100 | #194 | Average $35,848 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 58.5 /100 | #167 | Average $47,536 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 48.6 /100 | #181 | Average $85,753 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 47.7 /100 | #193 | Average $90,828 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 48.8 /100 | #213 | Average $54,093 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 61.0 /100 | #123 | Good 24.8% |
Colombian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.2%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.7%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.8%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.2%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (16.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 78.0 /100 | #171 | Good 12.4% |
| Families | 78.6 /100 | #193 | Good 9.4% |
| Males | 79.7 /100 | #167 | Good 11.2% |
| Females | 77.8 /100 | #179 | Good 13.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 82.4 /100 | #29 | Excellent 18.0% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 82.1 /100 | #148 | Excellent 13.3% |
| Children Under 5 years | 76.6 /100 | #149 | Good 17.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 76.0 /100 | #171 | Good 16.3% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 75.0 /100 | #170 | Good 16.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 76.7 /100 | #162 | Good 16.3% |
| Single Males | 87.4 /100 | #101 | Excellent 12.2% |
| Single Females | 81.1 /100 | #118 | Excellent 20.3% |
| Single Fathers | 75.0 /100 | #136 | Good 16.0% |
| Single Mothers | 80.6 /100 | #124 | Excellent 28.6% |
| Married Couples | 82.8 /100 | #227 | Excellent 5.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 68.9 /100 | #265 | Good 12.2% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 66.7 /100 | #268 | Good 13.8% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 78.4 /100 | #216 | Good 12.6% |
Colombian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.8%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.7%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 90.6 /100 | #180 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Males | 94.2 /100 | #157 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Females | 85.7 /100 | #205 | Excellent 5.5% |
| Youth < 25 | 88.7 /100 | #195 | Excellent 12.1% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 84.7 /100 | #230 | Excellent 19.1% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 91.0 /100 | #167 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 91.2 /100 | #183 | Exceptional 6.8% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 92.9 /100 | #183 | Exceptional 5.6% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 93.4 /100 | #151 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 91.1 /100 | #184 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 92.6 /100 | #191 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 88.8 /100 | #210 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 83.6 /100 | #267 | Excellent 5.7% |
| Seniors > 65 | 85.1 /100 | #251 | Excellent 5.5% |
| Seniors > 75 | 73.5 /100 | #260 | Good 9.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 87.0 /100 | #136 | Excellent 7.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 82.4 /100 | #230 | Excellent 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 83.9 /100 | #199 | Excellent 5.8% |
Colombian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.3%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.9%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 72.0 /100 | #117 | Good 65.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 85.8 /100 | #101 | Excellent 79.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 38.8 /100 | #281 | Fair 33.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 58.7 /100 | #263 | Average 73.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 75.7 /100 | #148 | Good 84.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 86.3 /100 | #157 | Excellent 84.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 88.3 /100 | #83 | Excellent 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 87.4 /100 | #93 | Excellent 83.1% |
Colombian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of births to unmarried women (32.1%), and percentage of married-couple family households (47.0%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.31), percentage of family households with children (28.6%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 56.4 /100 | #52 | Average 66.5% |
| Family Households with Children | 32.7 /100 | #89 | Fair 28.6% |
| Married-couple Households | 65.3 /100 | #161 | Good 47.0% |
| Average Family Size | 22.1 /100 | #125 | Fair 3.31 |
| Single Father Households | 84.2 /100 | #175 | Excellent 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 62.9 /100 | #197 | Good 6.8% |
| Currently Married | 65.2 /100 | #188 | Good 46.3% |
| Divorced or Separated | 51.0 /100 | #239 | Average 12.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 68.6 /100 | #190 | Good 32.1% |
Colombian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 83.9 /100 | #249 | Excellent 12.1% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 82.0 /100 | #250 | Excellent 88.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 67.3 /100 | #250 | Good 52.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 40.1 /100 | #260 | Average 17.7% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 28.4 /100 | #269 | Fair 5.5% |
Colombian Education Level
In terms of education level, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.2%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (84.7%), and percentage of population with no schooling (2.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.6%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.8%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 67.7 /100 | #225 | Good 2.2% |
| Nursery School | 53.9 /100 | #228 | Average 97.8% |
| Kindergarten | 53.3 /100 | #229 | Average 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | 58.4 /100 | #229 | Average 97.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 58.6 /100 | #229 | Average 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 51.7 /100 | #229 | Average 97.6% |
| 4th Grade | 60.2 /100 | #233 | Good 97.3% |
| 5th Grade | 61.8 /100 | #241 | Good 97.0% |
| 6th Grade | 51.3 /100 | #244 | Average 96.6% |
| 7th Grade | 56.2 /100 | #255 | Average 95.3% |
| 8th Grade | 55.2 /100 | #257 | Average 94.9% |
| 9th Grade | 62.7 /100 | #255 | Good 93.9% |
| 10th Grade | 66.7 /100 | #245 | Good 92.7% |
| 11th Grade | 67.3 /100 | #233 | Good 91.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 69.5 /100 | #218 | Good 90.2% |
| High School Diploma | 66.0 /100 | #231 | Good 87.8% |
| GED/Equivalency | 68.3 /100 | #212 | Good 84.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 60.7 /100 | #213 | Good 63.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 60.6 /100 | #199 | Good 58.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 61.6 /100 | #170 | Good 45.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 55.8 /100 | #168 | Average 37.4% |
| Master's Degree | 45.8 /100 | #170 | Average 14.8% |
| Professional Degree | 42.4 /100 | #157 | Average 4.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 27.2 /100 | #212 | Fair 1.6% |
Colombian Disability
In terms of disability, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.3%), and percentage of females with a disability (11.2%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 79.3 /100 | #72 | Good 10.7% |
| Males | 81.5 /100 | #75 | Excellent 10.3% |
| Females | 78.0 /100 | #75 | Good 11.2% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 87.5 /100 | #165 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 74.8 /100 | #147 | Good 5.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 85.0 /100 | #50 | Excellent 5.5% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 79.0 /100 | #63 | Good 9.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 84.0 /100 | #97 | Excellent 22.1% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 84.6 /100 | #120 | Excellent 47.0% |
| Vision | 79.2 /100 | #148 | Good 2.1% |
| Hearing | 86.0 /100 | #79 | Excellent 2.7% |
| Cognitive | 79.2 /100 | #84 | Good 16.5% |
| Ambulatory | 79.4 /100 | #105 | Good 5.8% |
| Self-Care | 74.3 /100 | #139 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Colombians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Colombians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.3%
(94.2/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.7%
(93.4/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.6%
(92.9/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(92.6/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.8%
(91.2/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Colombians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Colombians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.31
(22.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.6%
(27.2/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.5%
(28.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.6%
(32.7/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
33.0%
(38.8/100)
What is Colombian per capita income in the United States?
Colombian per capita income in the United States is $39,568, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median family income in the United States?
Colombian median family income in the United States is $91,488, which is average, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median household income in the United States?
Colombian median household income in the United States is $78,266, which is average, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median earnings in the United States?
Colombian median earnings in the United States is $42,156, which is average, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median male earnings in the United States?
Colombian median male earnings in the United States is $48,956, which is average, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median female earnings in the United States?
Colombian median female earnings in the United States is $35,848, which is average, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Colombian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.8%, which is good, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level in the United States?
Colombian poverty level in the United States is 12.4%, which is good, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among families in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among families in the United States is 9.4%, which is good, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among males in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among males in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among females in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among females in the United States is 13.5%, which is good, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.3%, which is good, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 124th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Colombian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian unemployment in the United States?
Colombian unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Colombian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Colombian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of family households in the United States?
Colombian percentage of family households in the United States is 66.5%, which is average, ranking it 52nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Colombian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.6%, which is fair, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Colombian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.0%, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian average family size in the United States?
Colombian average family size in the United States is 3.31, which is fair, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Colombian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Colombian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.8%, which is good, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Colombian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.3%, which is good, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Colombian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Colombian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.1%, which is good, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Colombian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is good, ranking it 72nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Colombian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Colombian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.
Definitions
Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.
Social Index Explained
Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.
Social Index Calculation
The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.
What Can Social Index be Used For
A social index can be used for various purposes, including:
- Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
- Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
- Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
- Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
- Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
- Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
- Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
- Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.